i have a question for all you fixie users...
when you have to make a sudden and sharp turn, and your crank arm is down, what happens when i hits the pavement and your going 45 kph???? i know its a completely crazy hypothetical situation but its the only thing that has prevented me from buying a fixed gear bike...i love their look, feel on the road, and simplicity...but that part really bugs me because i constantly make turns where i have to naturally raise my crank arm to prevent it from impacting with the road and causing hell for me...

i courier and i asked a few dudes in toronto about this and most of them said they are careful and some said outright that they whipe out hahahah...

anyway, i also saw a few goons without ANY breaks whatsoever accept their leg power...I really dont see how they survive as in downtown toronto, as with all major cities, you have to stop instantly sometime and all the leg power in the world is not going to save you....especially if your only breaking your rear wheel on a wet day....

anyways, please inform my ignorant mind with your angry opinions...

your all crazy you fixies